Coastal Systems - Routledge Introductions to Environment Series

Simon K. Haslett

Paperback (23 Nov 2000)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Coastal Systems offers a concise introduction to the processes, landforms, ecosystems, and management of coasts. Each chapter is illustrated and includes topical case studies from around the world such as:
* Tsunami's in Papua New Guinea
* cliff collapse in Southern England
* the Great Barrier Reef
* the Indian 'Super Cyclone' of 1999
* the impact of development in the Florida Keys.

Introductory chapters establish the importance of coasts and explain how they are studied within a system framework. Subsequent chapters explore the role of waves, rivers and sea level changes in coastal evolution. The final chapter reviews the human pressures and management of coastal systems.

About the Publisher

Routledge

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415213028
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	23 Nov 2000
DEWEY:	551.457
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	218
Weight:	612g
Height:	246mm
Width:	174mm
Spine width:	15mm